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CAB125 - Word Processing Using WordCourse offers a comprehensive coverage of word processing using Microsoft Word. Hands-on applications reinforce features and skills learned in the course. It also prepares students to use Microsoft Word as a marketable skill in a work environment or for personal use. Credit cannot be received in both CAB 125 and any of CAB 120, CAB 122, or CAB 123.Recommended: CAB 110 or general knowledge of Windows; and the ability to key 20 wpm or consent of the instructor.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)Fee: $5

CAB128 - Word Application Specialist Certification PreparationCourse offers an intensive review of the methods and techniques which should be on the Microsoft Application Specialist Certification Exam for Microsoft Word. This will include taking actual sample exam questions under both an untimed and timed environment. Prerequisite: Recent completion of CAB 125 or consent of instructor.1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 1)Fee: $5

CAB138 - Application Specialist Certification PreparationCourse offers an intensive review of the methods and techniques which should be on the Microsoft Application Specialist Certification Exam for Microsoft Excel. This will include taking actual sample exam questions under both an untimed and timed environment. Prerequisite: Recent completion of CAB 135 or consent of instructor.1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 1)Fee: $10

CAB160 - Desktop Publishing Concepts and ProceduresCourse introduces the components of desktop publishing as used in the modern office, including hardware, software, graphics, typography and design. Content includes the relationship between concepts and applications.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)Fee: $45

CAB170 - Adobe DreamweaverCourse introduces a popular HTML editor. Content includes learning how to lay out Web pages using AP elements, tables, style sheets, rollovers and forms; building a Web site and learning how to upload files to a remote server; introduction to the DHTML and animation capabilities of the Web authoring software.Recommended: General knowledge of basic HTML.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)Fee: $25

CAB180 - Administrative Office Management and Professional DevelopmentCourse provides a dynamic and integrated approach to the ever-changing demands and responsibilities of the office professional in today’s global job market. It is designed for the student who would like to develop the essential soft skills and hard skills needed in office administration for a wide range of industries and companies. Emphasis is placed on integrating skills using appropriate software applications and developing critical-thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and decision-making skills in real-life applications.Recommended: Basic computer coursework or comparable work experience.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)

CAB182 - Introduction to Business Telecommunications.Course presents overview of telecommunications technology. Focus is on electronic mail and the Internet. Content includes careers in telecommunicationsand networking, topologies, transmission media, security, and real world applications used in industry. Recommended: Hands-on computer experience using software that runs in Windows.4 Credit Hours (lecture: 4; lab: 1)Fee: $10

CAB225 - Advanced Word Processing and PublishingCourse reinforces word processing and desktop publishing concepts through instruction and exercises in which students create business-quality documents. Exercises are designed to build proficiency in the desktop publishing features in Word and to develop skills in critical thinking, decision making, and creativity. Based on real-life situations, students plan, design, and evaluate business and personal documents for publication. This course is designed for majors in Computer Applications for Business (CAB) and for those who wish to expand their word processing and desktop publishing skills.Prerequisite: CAB125 or consent of instructor.2 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 1)Fee: $10

CAB238 - Excel Expert Certification PreparationCourse offers an intensive review of the methods and techniques which should be on the Microsoft Expert Certification Exam for Excel. This will include taking actual sample exam questions under both an untimed and timed environment.Prerequisite: Recent completion of CAB 235 or consent of instructor.1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 1)Fee: $10

CAB251 - Computer Applications for Business InternshipCourse consists of direct work experience in a computer applications-related environment at an approved business or industrial firm applying knowledge and skills learned to their daily assigned responsibilities. The student will meet with aComputer Applications for Business instructor who will evaluate their on-the-job technical skills. Arrangements for the work experience will be made in conjunction with the CAB coordinator. In addition, the student will discuss work-related situations with the instructor. Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 15 credits in CIS, CAB, WWW, or CNS with a grade of C or better in each course and consent of instructor, department coordinator, or program chair.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 10)

CAB265 - Advanced Adobe InDesignCourse is project oriented using advanced InDesign techniques. Content includes design decisions, graphics creation, scaling and cropping, and typeface options and manipulations, as well as the creation of various types of publications. Focus is on coordination of all the components within the publishing process. Student will design, write and produce a major project, such as an annual report.Prequisite: CAB 165 with a minimum grade of C.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)Fee: $45

CAB281 - Software for Graphic DesignThis is a project oriented capstone class in which the student uses current illustration and design software packages to create various professional modes of output. Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator are used along with Adobe InDesign.Prerequisite: CAB 165, CAB 172, and CAB 175 and with minimum grades of C in each.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)Fee: $45

CAB290 - Topics in Computer Applications for BusinessCourse designed to meet the needs for specialized instruction in current office automation topics. Topics will be identified for each section of course. May be repeated up to three times on different topics for a maximum of nine semester credit hours. Prerequisite may vary by topic.1-4 Credit Hours (lecture: 0-4; lab: 0-4)